Every child develops at their own pace, and it’s normal for parents to have questions along the way. Pediatric occupational therapy may be helpful if your child is experiencing challenges with feeding (such as trouble latching, bottle refusal, transitioning to solids, or picky eating), movement, regulation, or reaching developmental milestones—or if something simply doesn’t feel quite right to you as a caregiver.

If you have concerns, questions, or feel your child could use extra support, early guidance can make a meaningful difference.

Developmental milestones are skills babies begin to develop as they grow, including how they move, feed, communicate, and interact with their environment. These milestones serve as general guidelines and every baby develops at their own pace.

Below is a brief overview of developmental milestones during the first year of life:

0–3 months

• Lifts and turns head during tummy time

• Brings hands to mouth

• Begins to visually track faces and objects

• Shows interest in feeding and caregiver interaction

4–6 months

• Improved head and trunk control

• Rolls from tummy to back or back to tummy

• Reaches for and grasps toys

• Brings objects to mouth

• Increased engagement, smiling, and vocalizing

7–9 months

• Sits independently

• Begins transitioning between positions (rolling, sitting, hands-and-knees)

• Explores food textures and feeding skills

• Develops stronger coordination and curiosity through play

10–12 months

• Crawls, pulls to stand, or begins cruising

• Uses hands with more precision (transferring objects, pincer grasp)

• Increased oral motor control for feeding

• Engages in purposeful play and social interaction

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If your baby seems uncomfortable in certain positions, favors one side of their body, struggles with feeding, has difficulty reaching milestones, or if something simply doesn’t feel quite right, pediatric occupational therapy can help.

Pediatric occupational therapy supports babies and children in developing the skills they need to participate in everyday life, such as feeding, moving, and playing. For infants, this often includes support with early motor development, oral motor skills, feeding challenges, sensory regulation, and reaching developmental milestones.

I offer in-home sessions throughout Ventura County and it's surrounding areas, bringing care directly to you. Supporting your baby in their natural environment allows for baby to feel safe, while giving parents the ease and comfort of staying home during this precious (and often busy) time!

Sessions are typically 60 minutes, allowing plenty of time for thorough assessment, hands-on support, and meaningful caregiver education.

At this time, we do not accept insurance. I’m happy to provide a superbill upon request for families who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement.